Restaurant reservations or wing it

I like to have a few reservations for places that I really want to go to. We like to wing it for at least a few dinners since you never know how plans will work out or if you spot a place you want to try.

Unless it is a special restaurant or specific food, we wing it. We usually make at least one reservation on each trip.
In Paris it was Jules Verne on the Eiffel Tower, next trip it will be Le TrainBleu. In Madrid it was Botin, in Cordoba it was Terra Olea. In Rijeka, Croatia it was Nebo. You get the idea.
We hear about different places by word of mouth, forum posters, Rick’s book, and/or research. We look on the websites at the pictures, menus, prices, location, atmosphere then decide.
Otherwise, we just kinda wait till we’re Hungary and find a place nearby. We’re not picky eaters and luckily have no allergies.

I'm a bit curious about fondue and raclette in Strasbourg since those are winter dishes from the Alpes. Is there an Alpine restaurant in Strasbourg that is famous?
Strasbourg is known for choucroute garnie, the tarte flambée, fruit tartes and local white wines.

We aren't fussy eaters, so we don't reserve often. If we're meeting friends for dinner, we'll reserve. Or, if we're going to a more upscale place, we reserve but not far in advance.

I'm with everyone else here - I would never tie myself down by reserving every night, but do like to have a few in hand. Some of that depends on where you're going. I wouldn't see the need to reserve a table in a large city unless it's pretty popular and/or you really really want to eat there. Or as Bets mentioned, if you have a group going.

But I also don't eat dinner out every night. Sometimes I like to grab some things from a market and have a picnic - or eat a late lunch and skip dinner.

I don’t know why I got on the tear to reserve all these places…..we have rented apts for 4 night in Tours and 4 nights in Strasbourg…..but hotel in Paris…..so honestly we probably will go to the markets and have things on hand.

I don’t eat anything after 7 pm here at home, so this is already an adjustment.

Bets, I had a friend recommend a cloche fromage in Strasbourg for the fondue and raclette….it looks like they have it year round, but honestly the cheese tasting plates look more appealing to me. I will definitely be trying the chacroutes, flambés, tarts and wines.

How much pepto to bring for 12 days?

Keep in mind all large cities in Europe have a variety of restaurant types. In France I have had excellent Italian and Chinese food. Also, don't be afraid to eat early if the restaurant is open. I rarely eat late no matter the local customs. A larger lunch is good as well. Sometimes less expensive and since you have an apartment it makes it easier to have something lighter when your day is done.